Human Resources Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Human resources managers in metro Phoenix earn a median of about $145,600 a year, and the Valley's warehouses, hospitals and fast-growing employers keep HR business partners in demand. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to move into an HR leadership role.
Current human resources manager Openings in Phoenix, AZ
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Human Resources Manager Work in Phoenix
Much of the HR management hiring posted in the Valley this fall supports large hourly workforces. Amazon's sort center operations in Phoenix and its cross-dock sites in Glendale, Goodyear and Buckeye need HR business partners who can handle high-volume hiring, attendance and employee relations on every shift. Health systems such as Banner Health, headquartered on Central Avenue, run talent and HR teams for tens of thousands of staff, and regional nonprofits such as Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona manage store staff across the metro from a corporate office on W Beryl Ave in north Phoenix.
The title on Phoenix postings is usually HR business partner rather than HR manager: one senior HR person assigned to a site, region or business line who advises managers directly. Arizona-specific rules shape the job too, since the Industrial Commission of Arizona enforces the state minimum wage and earned paid sick time law, and the Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office handles state employment discrimination claims.
Top Phoenix Employers Hiring Human Resources Managers
These Valley employers had HR manager-level openings posted on their own careers sites this fall:
- Amazon - hires HR business partners to support its North American Sort Center operations in Phoenix.
- Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona - the regional nonprofit hires HR business partners and a regional supervisor of HR business partners at its north Phoenix corporate office.
- EIS Inc. - the industrial supply company hires an HR business partner in Tempe.
- Banner Health - Arizona's largest private employer hires senior talent management staff at its 2901 N Central Ave headquarters.
Human Resources Manager Salaries in Phoenix
- Entry level: about $75,000 to $114,000 a year for HR business partners and first-time managers.
- Experienced: roughly $114,000 to $184,000 a year for HR managers running a site, region or function.
- Senior / director: $184,000 to $229,000 and up for HR directors and senior leaders.
These are estimates based on federal 2025 wage data for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro and current local postings. The bottom of the range reflects business partner roles: Amazon lists its Phoenix HR business partner at $67,600 to $118,400, and Goodwill starts its HR business partners at $75,000 and its regional HR supervisor at $85,000. Pay rises with headcount supported, industry and certification, and HR specialists who feed into these roles earn a metro median near $74,600.
How to Become a Human Resources Manager in Phoenix
Arizona has no state license for HR managers. Most employers want a bachelor's degree and several years as an HR generalist or specialist. Local options include the Business (Human Resources) BA from the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business at the Polytechnic campus or online, the Master of Human Resources and Employment Law from ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in downtown Phoenix, Grand Canyon University's BS in Human Resources Management, and Ottawa University's MA in Human Resources at its Surprise campus. Maricopa Community Colleges offer a Human Resources Management certificate at Phoenix College, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Rio Salado and South Mountain. The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP from SHRM and the PHR and SPHR from HRCI are voluntary credentials that can strengthen an application.
What the Job Involves
HR managers advise supervisors on hiring, discipline and terminations, investigate employee complaints, and keep policies in line with federal and Arizona employment law. They run or support recruiting, onboarding, performance reviews, pay and benefits decisions, leave requests and training, track turnover and other people data, and often coach site or department leaders one on one.
Skills Employers Look For
- Employee relations and workplace investigations
- Working knowledge of federal and Arizona employment law
- Coaching and advising front-line managers
- High-volume hiring and onboarding
- HRIS and people data reporting
- Compensation and benefits basics
- Discretion with confidential information
Career Path and Advancement
A typical Phoenix path starts with HR assistant, recruiter or generalist roles, then moves to HR business partner for a site or region. In the Valley's big operations employers, the next steps are senior business partner, regional HR manager and HR director. A SHRM or HRCI credential and experience supporting large hourly or clinical workforces help you move up faster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do HR managers make in Phoenix?
The median for human resources managers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro is about $145,600 a year. Most earn between about $114,000 and $184,000, while HR business partner roles often start between $67,000 and $85,000.
Do you need a license to work in HR in Arizona?
No. Arizona has no license for HR managers. Certifications such as the SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR and SPHR are voluntary credentials that can strengthen an application.
Which Arizona agencies should an HR manager know?
The Industrial Commission of Arizona enforces the state minimum wage, earned paid sick time and wage payment laws. The Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office enforces state law against employment discrimination.
Where can I study human resources in Phoenix?
ASU offers a Business (Human Resources) BA and a Master of Human Resources and Employment Law in downtown Phoenix. Grand Canyon University, Ottawa University in Surprise, and Maricopa Community Colleges also offer HR programs.
What is an HR business partner?
It is a senior HR role assigned to a site, region or business unit that advises its managers on people decisions. It was the most common title on this fall's Phoenix HR manager-level postings, including at Amazon and Goodwill.
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